Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Data-Driven Leader

National Carwash Solutions; Grimes, Des Moines (IA, IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

National Carwash Solutions is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements at the Grimes, IA facility. You will analyze downtime, design KPI dashboards with Power BI, and lead initiatives with executive visibility across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with CAD proficiency and travel up to 50% depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or industrial technology.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to travel up to 30–50% depending on project location.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as ACAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime, cycle times, and process data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Design and maintain KPI dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for leadership visibility.
• Lead and participate in high-visibility initiatives with executive sponsorship.
• Lead VSM events to identify waste and prioritize improvements across the value stream.
• Ensure equipment and processes meet Engineering specifications during design and build.
• Collaborate with design, engineering and manufacturing; train staff as needed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Cross-functional teamwork

Mathematical abilities

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or industrial technology

Tools

ACAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Carwash Solutions is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements at the Grimes, IA facility. You will analyze downtime, design KPI dashboards with Power BI, and lead initiatives with executive visibility across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with CAD proficiency and travel up to 50% depending on project needs.